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General James F. Amos
Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps
Pros – I loved being a United States Marine
Cons – I couldn't do more time
Advice to Senior Management – Stay motivated
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-23 20:45 PDT
Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – Career advancement is great. the overall job satisfaction makes everything worth while.
Cons – Upon retirement the transition can be daunting
Advice to Senior Management – Don't forget about the Marines.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-22 13:22 PDT
Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time
Pros – The United States Marine Corps provides the opportunity to learn responsibility in a unique environment. You gain experiences you can't find elsewhere.
Cons – Work becomes your life. You must learn to commit your every moment to your fellow Marines. If you have a family times become tough and everyone is effected by your work's expectations.
Advice to Senior Management – Take care of your men and treat them well but continue to discipline when appropriate.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-05-22 17:23 PDT
Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – a reason to be proud and great atmosphere depending on where you are. free traveling.
Cons – atmosphere can be bad depending on where you are.
Advice to Senior Management – listen to your marines.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-05-19 16:48 PDT
Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Great benefits, many specialties to choose from. Truth is, the experiences is really what you make of it. Positive mental attitudes must be maintained, no matter what you are doing.
Cons – Not as glorious as many first think it is. Rifles come along with brooms and toilet brushes for Junior Marines.
Advice to Senior Management – Listen to your non commissioned officers.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-05-16 18:27 PDT
Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – Honor, Courage, Commitment - A life of sacrifice
Cons – Long deployments. An ungrateful nation.
Advice to Senior Management – Be strong.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-05-17 07:15 PDT
Current Employee – been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – The United States Marine Corps will instill in you a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose. You will always feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself.
Cons – Sometimes the rank hierarchy can be burdensome and slow things down a bit. All in all most Officers and Senior Enlisted aregoog people with the best intentions. There are unfortunately some who let it go to their heads.
Advice to Senior Management – Love your Marines as a father loves a son or daughter and you will never go wrong.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-17 15:21 PDT
Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – You make a difference in people's lives. You can know you have done something worth living for.
Cons – Long periods away from family, people shoot at you, the chow sucks.
Advice to Senior Management – Stop the administration's politics!
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-17 19:13 PDT
Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps
Pros – You are surrounded by leaders who are willing to help you grow. There is new challenges in everyday life. There is a constant motivation in the air that is runs ramped.
Cons – Receiving orders of your place of employment.
Advice to Senior Management – Keep the Marine Corps alive!!!
2013-05-16 08:54 PDT
Former Employee – worked at US Marine Corps as a contractor for more than 7 years
Pros – Good benefits, Education paid for. Got to travel around the world. Easy to move up the rank structure when you apply yourself.
Cons – Long work days. Can make you work more than 8hr days. Miss a lot of family time. Hard to balance work/life sometimes.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-05-17 07:05 PDT
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